Retail Finance Manager, North American Supply Chain

Nutrien • Deerfield, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides financial insights and strategic leadership to the Downstream Supply Chain organization. The Downstream Finance Manager, NA Supply Chain partners closely with Network Operations and Commercial teams to drive disciplined planning, forecasting, and performance management across SG&A and working capital. This role plays a critical role in S&OP by aligning financial outcomes with operational plans, while driving insights for improvement in cash flow, cost transparency, and decision quality.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is required
• 8+ years of related accounting or financial experience, with at least 3 years of managerial experience, preferably in a large multi-national company
• Previous experience working on large, highly complex projects with significant business impact
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Excellent financial systems acumen and information technology mindset and orientation required
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across business units, balancing the requirements of finance deliverables and stakeholder requests
• Operational Excellence and performance improvement mindset
• Able to see the bigger picture, having an overall view of impacts across the business including systems, management reporting, processes and workflows

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent being preferred
• Professional accounting designation preferred (CMA/CGA/CA/CPA)
• Knowledge of North American agriculture markets an asset

Responsibilities

• A strategic business partner to Commercial, Network Operations, and Procurement leadership, demonstrating how finance drives insights for value creation, margin improvement, and cash flow improvement
• Coordinate and contribute to preparation of budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, quarterly executive presentations, and monthly business performance narratives for the North American sales organization
• Lead development and monitoring of financial KPIs to assess the overall health of Network Operations, including SG&A performance, inventory efficiency, accounts payable, and cash flow
• Partner with business partners to translate demand, supply, and inventory plans into financial forecasts, scenario analysis, and actionable working capital targets
• Provide forward-looking, risk-based insight of working capital by analyzing market, cost, and operational indicators; assess impacts across inventory, accounts payable, and cash timing; and recommend actions to improve the cash conversion cycle
• Provide financial leadership and expertise on strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, including capital investments, productivity programs, and network transformations, ensuring appropriate governance and approvals
• Interpret complex financial information and deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting, including month-end close support, variance analysis, and clear executive-level commentary on SG&A and working capital performance
• Ensure strong financial controls and disciplined processes by partnering with leadership to reinforce compliance with policies and governance standards
• Drive continuous improvement and change by advancing FP&A maturity, enhancing analytics, improving forecast accuracy, and adopting leading practices and tools
• Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in Commercial Finance, IBP, and S&OP, and contribute to the development and execution of business partner strategy

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance
• Disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
• Retirement program with generous matching employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid personal and maternity/parental leaves
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager